V6 - easier way to move a target's data files on a host

[dtrounce]

Using V6.0.4768. A great set of improvements over v5.8, many thanks.

Performing partner maintenance is much improved with the new simplified UI. However, it would be good to be able to be able to easily and automatically move a target's data files to another location on an existing host. I think this is a more common use case than needing to change the host.

Right now, it seems you need to delete the HA partner device, then manually delete the target. Then move the files to the new location on the host (optional). Then create a new partner device, either using the moved existing files, or new files. Then it kicks off a full sync.

It would be better if all these steps could be automated with an option of "move target files to new location". Even better would be if it can avoid the need for a full sync, but just do a fast sync. Best of all would be if it can maintain HA during the move process, with just a short switch-over period once the file is copied to the new location.

Windows 2012 and Hyper-V has this kind of functionality now with Live Storage migration. How about the same for Starwind HA targets?

[Anatoly (staff)]

Its a good point.

I want to let you know that currently we are working on the features that you have mentioned. Unfortunately I cannot provide you with exact date when it will be accomplished.